Can You Buy Freedom?

God sent Him (His Son, Jesus) to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that He could adopt us as His very own children. And because we are His children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, "Abba, Father." Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are His child, God has made you His heir. Galatians 4:5-7.

The Spirit of the Lord

Spiritually, we are adopted by God. Romans 5:15-17 says, For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. As heirs of God we will receive our “inheritance” from our adopted Heavenly Father. That thought is a spiritual meal in itself! So much food for thought. What will our inheritance be? Are you among God’s adopted children? Do you realize that to be His adopted child is just as easy as confessing your sin, agreeing with God that you are a sinner—we all are! Then merely asking for His forgiveness, and accepting that forgiveness. It really is as easy as it sounds, but it takes a decision. What is your “decision”? What will be your inheritance? Can you buy freedom with your inheritance? Our freedom has been paid for by Jesus. God sent Him to buy freedom for us. 

Prayer ~ Abba Father, it is such a privilege to be Your child. I praise You. Thank You, Jesus, that You were willing and obedient to pay the price for our freedom.

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Kings 5-8

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